Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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